Bullying among adolescents is a serious issue that significantly affects victims’ mental health, social development, and academic performance. This study aims to examine the role of persuasive communication in preventing bullying through a literature review approach. The findings indicate that persuasive communication strategies implemented by teachers, parents, and caregivers are effective in shaping adolescents’ attitudes and behaviors. Empathetic, educational, and consistent communication techniques increase awareness of the harmful effects of bullying and foster a safe and supportive social environment. Persuasive communication also strengthens interpersonal relationships and promotes moral values, which are essential for shaping positive adolescent character. Therefore, this approach is recommended as a key strategy in sustainable bullying prevention.

This study aims to analyze the improvement of learning outcomes of grade VIII students at SMPN 34 Medan through the application of information technology-based learning media. This study uses the Classroom Action Research (PTK) method. The techniques utilized to gather data include lzearning implementation observation sheets (teacher activities), student activity observation sheets, student response surveys, and learning outcome exams in each cycle. The data gathered were evaluated by quantitative descriptive analysis and qualitative analytical methodologies. While qualitative analysis is used to comprehend the findings of student activity observations, quantitative descriptive analysis is utilized to assess student learning outcomes. As evidenced by the average learning achievement of grade VIII students at SMPN 34 Medan, which was 56.2% in the first cycle and significantly increased to 81.86% in the second, as well as the positive increase in student activity in the learning process despite a number of challenges noted in the student activity sheet during the first cycle the study's findings suggest that the use of information technology-based media in the classroom has the potential to increase the learning interest of grade VIII students at SMPN 34 Medan.